About this property
Essen City Centre: Ruhrtropolis Hostel in Essen offers a central location with key attractions nearby. GOP Variety Theatre Essen is just a few steps away, while Essen Cathedral is an 8-minute walk. Düsseldorf Airport is 26 km from the property. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a bar, free WiFi, lounge, shared kitchen, games room, and live music. Private and shared bathrooms feature showers, ensuring comfort and convenience. Guest Services: The hostel provides a reception staffed with German and English speakers. Additional services include film nights and a variety of activities. Local Attractions: Nearby points of interest include Limbecker Platz (500 metres), Colosseum Theater (700 metres), and Aalto Theatre (19-minute walk). Essen Central Station is 1 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Matteo
Italy“My favorite hostel, Feli and her husband are very kind and welcoming, the hostel is cozy. Thank you so much and see you next year!”- Frank
Netherlands“Was upgraded from 6 bed dorm to single room. Lovely costumer service!” - Halls
United Kingdom“Was a very pleasant stay. Good hostel facilities. The pub downstairs was one of the nicest and friendliest in central Essen. The hostel is very quiet during the week” - Nerijus Netherlands“Very good location and very helpful staff ,Im there third time and never had disappointment recommend to anyone”
- Wesley Netherlands“Having only paid €39 for a single room in western Europe in 2024 - I didn't think that was possible anymore! Great to have a shower and sink in the bathroom, didn't mind having to use shared toilets. Single bed was alright. Plenty of power...”
- Nerijus
Ireland“There was 2 bed room nice clean and worm,good location and good place to stay for budget reasons” 
Galaxy_17
China“It's very convenient with a small bar & restaurant downstairs. Great food and beer with good price. Staff here are friendly. They gave me a 2-person female room. You can fulfill your own bottle by the "shampoo bar" at ground floor. Everything here...”- Tito
Germany“It is really at the city center so it's surrounded by a lot of restaurant, shopping malls and cafés. The place also had a bar under so it was quite cool. I also like the fact that I had my own private bathroom (though it is a hostel) and had only...” - Chura
Japan“The cost is I like the most about the place. location, facility, and staff were great.” - Art(h)ur Ireland“Originally designed rooms, my one was street-art style. Nice hostel above a bar, central location, excellent value for money!”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
